Archive for July, 2008

Country Music, vol 3. - highlighting MJGOOC

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Country Music, vol. 3 includes some of the highlights of the MJ Grand Ole Opry Challenge…. (more…)

 
icon for podpress  So Long Now by TEXASFEEL [4:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Old Dog by MowMeDown [2:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  When The Sun Goes Down by Feter/The Brotherhood [2:22m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Back From the Past by sloparts [2:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Dream Girl by relrick [4:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

John Stebbe: Jazz Meets Classical!

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

John Stebbe cover art

John Stebbe: Jazz Meets Classical!
2008 / Self-produced (purchase from CDBaby)
24 tracks / 79:05 minutes
Reviewed by Tobin Mueller

One of the delights of soloing during any jazz tune is to throw in a musical reference to a classical era piece of music. It often brings a smile to the faces of those watching as they recognize the phrase and how effortlessly it fits into the jazz idiom. If you are one of those smiling audience members, you will love this CD.

John Stebbe has put together a very entertaining collection of jazz interpretations of mostly classical numbers, with a few traditional folk tunes and hymns adding to the variety. The majority of the tunes are arranged for trio - piano, bass and drums. The tracks are short and sweet, emphasizing the main classical melody restated in jazz rhythms. Most songs sport a light-hearted introduction, followed by a brief solo section, and then everything falls tightly back into a strong recapitulation. One of my favorite arrangements, William Tell Overture (Rossini), includes quotations from Rich Rodgers’ “Surrey With The Fringe On The Top,” and nice give-and-takes between the bass and piano. (See attached featured tracks below.) (more…)

 
icon for podpress  Sonata #1 (Mozart) by John Stebbe (live) [2:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  William Tell Overture (Rossini) by John Stebbe [3:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Sonata Pathetique (Beethoven) by John Stebbe [2:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Classical Music - vol. 2 (w/ Podcast)

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Classical Music - Vol. 2 - highlighting the diverse Classical Music on the station that still plays every style of music on the planet… Plus, this post includes the Classical Music Podcast created in early 2007 but never released and highlights from Feter’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik online festival.. (more…)

 
icon for podpress  Macjams Music Podcast #14 - Classical (2007) [44:39m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Intermezzo - from Cavalleria Rusticana - Pietro Mascagni by Harmonesque [2:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Andalusian Vision - Orchestral version by leemiguel2004 [8:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Vortigern's Fortress by TobinMueller [5:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Grey Dream by HenriROGERsoloandbands [4:39m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Paul F. Page - Philosopher Pianist

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Paul F. Page, composer, teacher and performer, divided his time, for most of his career, between teaching high school English and pursuing his music. He is currently “retired,” recording music he never got a chance to do during the more active portions of his musical life, and having fun.

Paul’s music has been published by many companies, including J. Paluch/World Library Publications, Mark Foster Music, Curtis Music, The Oregon Catholic Press, Hinshaw Music, Lorenz Music, and CynMar Publications (his own production company). A number of his works have been performed and recorded in Europe and Canada, the former Soviet Union, Japan, and extensively in the U.S. Paul holds degrees in philosophy and English from St. Patrick’s College and San Jose State University respectively, and a Master of Liturgical Music degree from Santa Clara University.Paul has toured Europe on six occasions with the Santa Clara Choral Spectrum, a choir he formed and directed since 1984. He’s adjudicated choral festivals in Feldkirche and Vienna, Austria. In 1982, he conducted his high school choir in a performance for then Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square, Rome. His Blessing has been performed in the Ukraine, Russia, and throughout Western Europe, Canada, and the U.S. and was featured on Austrian radio. Selections of his choral music appear in university conducting texts that have been published in the U.S. and in Spain. (more…)

 
icon for podpress  Temple Of Many Gods by Paul F. Page (from A CORNER OF MY WORLD) [10:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Jus' One o' Them Days by Paul F. Page [4:23m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Etude by Paul F. Page [3:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Promenade by Paul F. Page (from A Corner Of My World) [3:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Walking In The Rain by Paul F. Page [4:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Solo Piano - vol. 3

Monday, July 28th, 2008

Macjams Solo Piano vol. 3: - featuring New Age, Neo-Classical, Classical, Jazz, Pop, and Experimental works for solo piano, with a few small combos thrown in for variety. (more…)

 
icon for podpress  In The Court Of The Duke Ellington by Henri Roger [3:06m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  The Gumshoe Wears A Rag by TobinMueller [4:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Sonata in Gm third movement by Paul F. Page [5:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Fur Elise Jazz Solo 2008 by John Stebbe [2:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Mid-Morning by kclements [3:02m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Solo Piano - vol. 2

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Macjams Solo Piano vol. 2: - featuring New Age, Neo-Classical, Classical, Jazz, Pop, and Experimental works for solo piano. (more…)

 
icon for podpress  Julia's Prelude by composerclark [1:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Jazz Bosendorfer by John Stebbe [1:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Nocturne Numero Dos by Enrique Gil [2:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Eruption of Previous Life by TobinMueller: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Adin's Theme by chipan [1:55m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Solo Piano - vol. 1

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Macjams Solo Piano vol. 1: - featuring New Age, Neo-Classical, Classical, Jazz, Pop, and Experimental works for solo piano, with a few small combos thrown in for variety. (more…)

 
icon for podpress  Two Peas in a Chili Pod by Tobin Mueller: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Letting Go by Paul F. Page (from A Corner Of My World) [4:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  My Wild Irish Rose by John Stebbe [1:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Patio Blue from Duo Rythmigration (Henri Roger & Ismael Robert) [5:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Thinking of You by Enrique Gil [2:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Jazz - vol. 5 (w/ Vocals Podcast)

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Jazz on Macjams - vol 5 features vocal jazz and the previously unreleased podcast MacJams Vocal Jazz 2007. (more…)

 
icon for podpress  Skylarks (MJ Coffee) by paddler: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Oh You Crazy Moon by harisahn [4:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  The Cigarette and The Actress by Del/TobinMueller [3:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Lunar Eclipse by SmokeyVW/Alannah [5:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Macjams Music Podcast #12 - Vocal Jazz (2007) [58:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download